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‘More should have been done’: Young mother of four undergoing chemo suffers mouldy home
The woman made multiple complaints but it 'fell on deaf ears'.
Dirty nappy, slime covered walls: Former emergency housing tenant shares her experience
Saying the emergency housing system breaches human rights is an understatement - tenant.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on the construction slow-down
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Ngongotahā community gets behind foodbank collection for 10th year
About 20 shopping bags filled with food items were donated.
What makes a great haircut? Meet Kobi the 12-year-old barber
Young barber Kobi Paki explains what makes a good haircut.
'We lost everything': Flood forces family from home, four days out from Christmas
It is the second time this year flood damage has left the Brake family without a home.
Ute crashes off road near Ngongotahā
The incident took place near Ngongotahā this afternoon.
Premium Debate: Nation staring at decades of pain
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
'Annoying and a bit upsetting': Thieves butcher farmer's sheep
It's not the first time John Armstrong has lost sheep.
Crispian Stewart: Visiting cricketers inject more talent into region
Opinion: We should do our best to make the UK visitors welcome.
Lake speeding crackdown: 'Stupid' rulebreakers can't miss new signs, says resident
The markers were installed at Lake Rotoiti and Lake Ōkāreka.
Man arrested after ‘dangerous’ motorbike riding
Police are seeking information from anyone who might have seen the alleged antics.
Flooding, road closures and rescues: Thunderstorms lash Rotorua
'Quite a bit of water in a short period of time.'
Alleged meth and esctasy dealing sees man in court on 22 charges
A man charged over a raft of drug dealing allegations has appeared in court.
Crash involving car and logging truck in Matatā, road down to one lane
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash in Matatā.
Awatere Douglas goes from the kitchen to the penthouse
Awatere Douglas started washing dishes at the Sudima Hotel he now manages.
Opinion: Govt and Tinetti deserve praise for firefighters deal
OPINION: They are real-life superheroes, and deserve to be treated as such.
Teacher sets off on two-year volunteering mission in Africa
Rebekah Wilson is self-funding the mission at a cost of $19k for two years.
Christmas weather looking favourable but thunderstorm risk before then
There is a broad low risk of thunderstorms covering most of the North Island today.
Harvard-bound Medical student's desire to uplift Māori health inequalities
Māori student breaking a glass ceiling.
Humble, strong police leader makes policing commitment to community
Rotorua's new police boss didn't plan on climbing the ladder, so why is he now in charge?
Watch: Local sport ground vandalised by motorbikes
Video has emerged showing motorbikes creating the damage.
Man found dead at Rotorua emergency housing hotel
Police said there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.
How to do Christmas on a budget: Tips and tricks from budget advisers
'Do the best you can on what you can afford.'
Rental investigation: Tenants offered other accommodation
Premises does not have consent for its current use, says MBIE.
Dairy door kicked in overnight - cigarettes, vapes and tills stolen
CCTV shows five men breaking Mourea Mini Mart's roller door and glass doors to gain entry.
Kelly Makiha: Housing accord missing vital details
OPINION: There are positive signs but when exactly will emergency housing woes end?
Rotorua's SPCA is already at capacity, but is bracing for a summer influx
Rotorua's SPCA is at capacity, and is expecting an influx of animals over summer.
Bay business house events having a great day at the office
Hammers and hard drives are being switched for golf clubs and darts.
'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mum
OPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.